Sen. Hwang votes “yes” on car tax elimination study

Could CT end local vehicle taxes? Here’s why it’s being considered CT Post After an extensive debate on the long-simmering disparity of Connecticut’s local tax rates – where affluent towns have substantially lower mill rates than cities – the state Senate last week approved legislation that would be a first step toward eliminating the levy […]

Online Protections, Including for Kids, Passes CT Senate

State senators unanimously passed an act concerning online privacy, data and safety protections. One major focus was social media. “We’ve seen it have a devastating impact on our young,” said Sen. Tony Hwang (R – Fairfield).   The post Online Protections, Including for Kids, Passes CT Senate appeared first on Connecticut Senate Republicans.

Sen. Hwang, CT Senate back bill aimed at strengthening online protections

State Sen. Tony Hwang, R-Fairfield, said that while social media has enabled people to stay in better communications with friends and family, others are becoming more isolated in an unreal world of expectations, bullying and privacy invasion. “We’ve been able to cater content to allow people to enjoy what they want to watch, when they […]

(photo) Sen. Hwang Applauds Senate Passage of Online & Social Media Data Privacy & Youth Usage Protection Legislation

For Immediate Release: Sen. Tony Hwang Co-Introduces Bipartisan Online and Social Media Data Privacy and Youth Usage Protection Legislation Sen. Tony Hwang today applauded the Connecticut State Senate’s passage of online and social media data privacy legislation. The legislation, which now awaits a vote in the House, aims to strengthen Connecticut’s laws to better protect […]